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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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